Kitchen Garden December 2026 focuses on productive winter gardening, helping growers make the most of the quieter season while preparing for the year ahead. Highlights include harvesting and storing winter crops, growing Sichuan pepper, keeping fresh herbs available through winter, and creating wildlife-friendly gardens using permaculture principles. The issue also explores heritage seed saving at Real Seeds, perennial vegetables, growing citrus in pots, festive garden projects, seasonal recipes and practical advice for winter resilience.